Careers at AeroVironment

Benefits & Compensation

Imagine coming to a place where you really do learn something every day. If that sounds like your kind of place, then a job at AeroVironment could be for you.

Of course, loving your work isn’t enough if your child gets sick or if
you’re worried about healthcare. That’s why AeroVironment provides
comprehensive benefits - from medical care to flexible spending accounts
to dental care - to help keep you and your family well.

Make the most of your time off, too. When you live in
Southern California, you can drive to the beach in 30 minutes and the
mountains in an hour. Step out for a quick jog or bike ride. Some of
our more adventurous employees even bike to work.

We offer competitive salaries to attract and retain the best minds in our industries. All employees participate in an annual Fiscal Year incentive bonus program.

Health & Fitness Benefits

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Health Care

We offer two medical plan choices that include hospital,
physician, surgical and prescription drug coverage for employees and
their dependents. Coverage is effective on the employee's hire date.
AeroVironment shares in the cost of this benefit with the employee.

Dental Care

We provide dental coverage for employees and their eligible
dependents. The cost for employee coverage is paid by AeroVironment.
We also contribute to the cost for dependent coverage. Coverage is
effective on the employee's hire date.

Flu Shots

Company paid flu shots are offered annually to all employees.

Health Club

AeroVironment maintains a corporate membership with 24 Hour
Fitness that gives employees a waiver on initiation fees and a
discount on membership fees.

Vision Care

Vision services are available through a voluntary program.
Vision services include annual eye exams, standard lenses, frames and
contact lenses. The cost for this benefit is paid by the employee.

Financial/Savings Benefits

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401(k) Plan

AeroVironment maintains a 401(k) plan that allows employees
to tax defer up to 75% of their pay (subject to IRS restrictions and
limitations). Employees may join the 401(k) plan upon completion of one
full pay period with the company. After the completion of one full
year of service, AeroVironment will make matching contributions up to
5.75% of eligible compensation. Vesting of the Company match is 20% per
year and begins on the employee's hire date.

Life Insurance/AD&D

AeroVironment provides Life/AD&D insurance for all
employees. This benefit becomes effective on the employee's hire date
and is paid for by AeroVironment. Employees can also purchase
additional Life/AD&D insurance for themselves and their spouse and
children through a voluntary benefit program.

Long-Term Disability

Long-term disability insurance is provided for all
employees. This benefit becomes effective on the employee's date of
hire and is paid for by AeroVironment.

Voluntary Supplemental Insurance

AeroVironment in coordination with AFLAC provides several
voluntary benefit plans, which offer supplemental financial support for a
variety of situations. The cost for these programs are paid by the
employee. The types of policies offered include:

Flexible Spending Accounts - medical & dependent care

Accident Indemnity Plan

Cancer Indemnity Plan

Disability Income Protector: Short Term

Long Term Care

Long Term Care coverage is available through a voluntary
program. This type of coverage provides needed resources for care when
an individual requires help with two or more activities of daily living
or when an individual suffers a severe cognitive impairment. The cost
for this benefit is paid by the employee.

Credit Union

Employees may join the Technology Federal Credit Union,
which provides a wide array of services for a nominal membership fee.
This benefit is available to all employees and their family members.
Tech Fed is now among the top 1% of the nation's largest credit unions.
Tech Fed is affiliated with other Credit Unions to make benefits
accessible to employees in all locations.

Other Benefits

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Discounts

AeroViroffers discount programs at various local
attractions. In addition, we sell movie tickets for several theater
chains at a discounted price.

Casual Dress

Every day is "casual Friday."

Ride Share Program

AV is committed to environmental and energy objectives. As
such, we encourage employees to ride share or use alternative methods
of commuting to and from work. The company provides cash and gift
incentives for those employees who make significant efforts to decrease
the number of single vehicle trips they make to and from work.

Beverages

Coffee, cocoa and tea are free and available in all facilities.

Company Sponsored Events

Throughout the year, AeroVironment sponsors events for
employees and their families. Each year we have a family picnic and a
holiday party. We often surprise our employees with T-shirts to
commemorate new products and company accomplishments.

Vacation

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We offer a generous vacation plan that starts to accrue upon an employee's hire date

Holidays

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AeroVironment recognizes
10 or 11 paid holidays per year:

Memorial Day

Independence Day

Labor Day

Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Season: (The company closes from December 24th through January 1st each year.)

The total number of holidays recognized vary from year to
year depending on where Christmas falls in the week. Eligibility for
the Christmas season holidays is in accordance with an employee's hire
date.

Sick Leave

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Sick leave benefits start to accrue upon an employee's hire date and can also be applied for medically related appointments, caring for a sick child, or for a serious illness or death in your family. Employees with excellent attendance may participate in our Sick Leave / Vacation Conversion Plan.

Child Care Policy

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AeroVironment acknowledges that there are times when employees need to care for children that are inconsistent with work related responsibilities. Whenever possible, we try to accommodate these needs while meeting business requirements.

Employees can use their accrued sick leave to assist in the nurture and care of their newborns or newly adopted children.

Employees may use their accrued sick leave to care for an ill child.

As long as it does not have an adverse effect upon business, AeroVironment will accommodate flexible work hours.

Employee Assistance Program

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The EAP provides confidential assessment, referral and follow-up services to help assist employees and their family members in managing issues that affect their daily life.

Educational Assistance

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AeroVironment encourages personal learning and growth. To help foster
an environment that supports these goals, we have an educational
assistance program, which is designed to provide financial assistance for pre-approved educational courses or seminars.

AeroVironment University

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As part of our ongoing commitment to employee development, we have an
e-Learning program called "AeroVironment University." e-Learning is a
developmental tool that employee's can utilize to expand their
knowledge base, in their own time, and at their own pace regardless of their location.

"One of the neat things about working at AeroVironment is the creative culture that has been created over the years. People are encouraged to go outside of their technical comfort zone, and learn new things."

AeroVironment Project Manager

11 years of changing the future

"There is a phenomenon presence here at AV. It is very rare, but it exists here. AV is pretty good-sized company and we're growing even larger every day, yet somehow it still has a small-company feel. Management is approachable, co-workers socialize with one another, and creativity abounds."

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